HRES 132
118th Congress
House
International Affairs
Disaster relief and insurance
Foreign aid and international relief
Homelessness and emergency shelter
Middle East
Natural disasters
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
Syria
Turkey
Responding to the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023.
Introduced: February 17, 2023
Introduced by:
Wilson, Joe
Republican
· South Carolina
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Feb 27, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 27, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 120). (text: CR H886-887)
Feb 27, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 414 - 2 (Roll no. 120). (text: CR H886-887)
Feb 27, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 27, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 132.
Feb 27, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H886-890, H896-897)
Feb 27, 2023
Mr. Wilson (SC) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Feb 17, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2023 | House · vote #120 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Passed | 414–2 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
This resolution mourns the loss of life in Turkey (Turkiye) and Syria caused by the earthquakes in Turkey on February 6, 2023. The resolution also (1) applauds the work of humanitarian aid and rescue workers on the ground; and (2) condemns the efforts by the Assad regime of Syria to exploit the disaster to evade international pressure and accountability, including by preventing the United Nations from providing assistance through border crossings between Turkey and Syria.
What's happening now
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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